Juan Telles with community members in Modesto

    Community Priorities

    Housing & Jobs

    Working families deserve a real shot at stability — a home they can afford, work they can be proud of, and a city that invests in their hustle.

    Supporting Street Vendors & Community Entrepreneurs

    Recognizing that small, community-rooted businesses are the backbone of our local economy.

    New Wave Industries

    Positioning Modesto as a hub for the next generation of economic opportunity.

    Pathways to Housing

    Fighting for attainable housing options that working families and young people can actually access.

    Community Vitality & Safety

    Safety isn't just the absence of crime — it's the presence of opportunity, connection, and care. Every district deserves programs, parks, and healthcare that reflect the richness of our community.

    Tuolumne River Regional Park

    Investing in this treasure as a hub for wellness, culture, and community life.

    Community Programs

    Expanding mentorship, nature-based, and recreation programs that keep young people connected and thriving.

    Community Culture

    Celebrating and funding the arts, traditions, and activators that make Modesto's identity.

    Healthcare and Mental Health Access

    Bringing more healthcare options into the district so families aren't forced to go without.

    Sustainable Growth & Environmental Justice

    Growth should never make any community into a sacrifice zone. Smart, sustainable development means thinking about those who come after us, and ensuring environmental justice is embedded in our actions, not just empty promises.

    Sustainable Growth Policy

    Responsible development that protects residents, not just developers.

    Infill & High-Rise Development

    Building density where it makes sense so we don't sprawl into green space.

    Environmental Justice Practices

    Holding the city accountable to EJ standards that protect our most vulnerable communities.

    Rethinking Current Development Policy

    Flexible development requirements that respond to the real needs of our neighborhoods.